{"product_id":"fleur-de-lys-damascus-gyuto-16-215mm-blade-only","title":"Fleur de Lys Damascus Gyuto-16 215mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1084\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15n20 Forged Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNone ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" title=\"Choose yours\" style=\"color: #0066ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 215\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged in Québec. Built one layer at a time. Made only once.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Lys Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebration of Québec bladesmithing at its most hands-on—a collaboration between Kakushin, Noah Vachon, and Jérémie Yelle built around completely handmade carbon Damascus steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade begins with \u003cstrong\u003e1084 and 15N20 carbon steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, forge-welded together and repeatedly manipulated to create the layered Damascus pattern running throughout the blade. Unlike a surface finish or decorative etching added afterward, the pattern is created within the steel itself. Every line is the result of forge welding, drawing, shaping, grinding, and countless hours of work before the knife ever reaches its final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the darker 1084 carbon steel and the nickel-rich 15N20 brings the Damascus pattern to life, revealing the movement created during forging. Because the steel is produced and shaped by hand, the pattern develops organically from one blade to another. No two can ever be perfectly duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is precisely the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not knives designed around absolute uniformity. Each piece carries subtle differences in its Damascus pattern, profile, grind, texture, and finishing that reveal the work of the bladesmiths behind it. Every blade is individually forged, ground, heat treated, polished, and finished in Québec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Japanese kitchen knives, the Fleur de Lys Collection combines thin cutting geometry, purposeful profiles, refined tapers, and precise edge performance with a distinctly Québec identity. It is not an attempt to reproduce a Japanese knife—it is Québec craftsmanship interpreting the qualities we admire most about them and creating something entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is \u003cstrong\u003eModel No. 16\u003c\/strong\u003e, a one-of-a-kind \u003cstrong\u003e215mm Gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e215mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gyuto lands right in the heart of the classic Japanese chef’s knife category. It offers the reach, blade presence, and versatility expected from a full-size Gyuto while remaining agile enough for precise everyday work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto is designed to handle almost every major task in the kitchen. Its pointed tip excels at trimming, detail work, and precise cuts, while the extended cutting edge provides the length needed for vegetables, herbs, proteins, fish, and larger ingredients. For many cooks, it is the knife that stays on the cutting board while everything else remains in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 215mm length gives Model No. 16 a confident, balanced feel. It has enough reach for larger products and long slicing motions, yet avoids feeling oversized or cumbersome. That makes it an excellent choice for cooks looking for a true primary knife that can comfortably handle both delicate prep and heavier everyday work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts edge profile offers a versatile combination of flatter sections for push cutting and chopping with enough curvature toward the front to support smooth rocking motions when needed. Combined with the handmade grind and carefully shaped geometry, the result is a responsive knife designed to move naturally through ingredients rather than force its way through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger blade also gives the handmade Damascus more room to express itself. The flowing contrast between the 1084 and 15N20 stretches across the full face of the knife, making Model No. 16 as visually striking as it is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is offered \u003cstrong\u003eblade-only\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving the final character of the piece in the hands of its future owner. Choose a handle from Kakushin’s available inventory and the knife will be professionally assembled, balanced, sharpened, and finished in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any handmade carbon steel knife, the blade will naturally react to moisture, acidity, and use, gradually developing a patina unique to its owner. Proper care is part of the experience—and over time, the knife continues to become more personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Lys is about more than Damascus. It is about the hours at the forge, the decisions made by hand, and the small differences that can never be reproduced by a machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Canada 🍁","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860322484457,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/FleurdeLysDamascusGyuto-16215mm_BladeOnly.png?v=1789142372","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/fleur-de-lys-damascus-gyuto-16-215mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}